Waldeck. An 1890-1896 Merit Order Cross Third Class Hold obverse illustrating the Henschel Aircraft

obverse illustrating the Henschel Aircraft Works AG insignia

we have created

the shorter strap with a brass short-linked chain finishing with a u-shaped hook

one marked "K

lid with a bronze commemorative medal with left-facing busts of Franz Joseph of Austria and Wilhelm II of Germany in the centre

Waldeck. An 1890-1896 Merit Order Cross Third Class Hold obverse illustrating the Henschel AircraftA fine example of an 1890 1896 issue Waldeck Merit Order Cross Third Class (Verdienstorden 3. Klasse); a silver gilt Maltesian cross with white enamels; the obverse with an eight pointed black enameled star containing a white enameled medallion in the center bearing a red enameled Anchor Cross of Pyrmont, surrounded by a gold ring; the reverse with a silver gilt center medallion, inscribed Fr Verdienst (German For Merit) in raised lettering; on a